Pond No. 4 dam
Pond No. 4
Pond No. 4 is a private water supply pond located in Hernando, Florida, owned and regulated by a private entity. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 2700 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose of water supply. The pond covers an area of 180 acres and is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment.
Located in the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pond No. 4 has an uncontrolled spillway type and is situated in an unnamed pond. Despite its low hazard potential, the pond has not been rated for its condition assessment, with no recent inspection data available. With a risk assessment score of 3 indicating a moderate risk level, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor this water source for any potential environmental impacts or safety concerns.
Although Pond No. 4 has not been inspected or rated in terms of condition assessment, its status as a private water supply source in Florida warrants attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts. With the potential for moderate risk and the absence of recent inspection data, it is important to stay informed about any developments regarding the safety and functionality of this crucial water source in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pond No. 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weeki Wachee River Near Brooksville Fl | 100 cfs | → |
| Weeki Wachee River Nr Weeki Wachee Springs Fl | 92 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Chassahowitzka River Near Homosassa Fl | 110 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Croom | 13 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond No. 4.
Boat launches
- Withlacoochee State Trail Inverness
- Townsend House Road 18620, Dade City
- Bayport Park Boat Ramp
- Southwest 113th Place Sumter County
- Town Court Hernando County
Campgrounds
- Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake Camping
- Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Withlacoochee State Forest Mutual Mine Recreation Area
- Crooked River - Withlacoochee State Forest
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Pond No. 4 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pond No. 4
Where does the data for Pond No. 4 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pond No. 4.